Briton facing forced separation from baby son after Sweden orders his deportation
A British photographer is facing deportation from Sweden, which would result in forced separation from his 16-month-old son. Despite having joint custody and a stable parenting plan, Swedish authorities have prioritized immigration regulations over his family situation.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing tensions between strict post-Brexit immigration policies and the rights of parents to maintain contact with their children across international borders.
Montgomery said he wanted to share his story so people understood how immigration law was being implemented in Sweden. Photograph: Simon Montgomery Montgomery said he wanted to share his story so people understood how immigration law was being implemented in Sweden. Photograph: Simon Montgomery Brexit Briton facing forced separation from baby son after Sweden orders his deportation Exclusive: Photographer Simon Montgomery told ‘state’s interest in regulated immigration’ outweighs his family concerns
Prefer the Guardian on Google A British photographer is facing deportation from Sweden and forced separation from his 16-month-old son after authorities ruled in favour of the country’s immigration interests .
Simon Montgomery’s application to remain after the birth of his son last year was rejected on multiple grounds by the country’s migration agency, a decision that was then upheld by the migration court.
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